Waterway improvements urged to avert industrial shutdowns
Conference in Peoria heard leaders from major Illinois industries warn that without faster waterway development and improved coal and raw material transport, manufacturing plants may close. Speakers urged immediate construction of a Great Lakes to Illinois River水 waterway, leveraging the Dunn Plan, and modernization of the Illinois River system to move munitions and goods by water, easing rail shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
B.T. Harris
Chicago
Manufacturers’ Association of Ianols
United States
Illinois’ Waterways
Great Lakea
Illinois River
Henry Mayo
Ottawa
Illinois and Michigan
Farewell reception honors Rev and Mrs Martin at Presbyterian Church
A large gathering from local churches and organizations gathered Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church to bid farewell to Rev. and Mrs. BR W Martin. The event featured informal social time and light refreshments as heartfelt wishes for their future welfare were offered. The Martins are praised for leading anti saloon efforts, organizing a Boy Scout troop, and serving the community with honesty and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Martin
Fire injures Riley Divelbiss and son near Sparland
Pra Pa Word reports that Riley Divelbiss and his son Harry, living west of Sparland, were severely burned while thawing a frozen water jacket on a gasoline engine used to lift corn into a crib. The fire reached the gasoline causing an explosion. the boy jumped into a water tank and saved his father, as neighbors helped extinguish the fire. Both men were confined to bed and rested easier last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Divelbiss
Harry
Sparland
Mr. Diverbiss
Divelbias
Son
New Garage Building Replacing Old Landmark in Henry
J E Barry Co closes contract with John Jeffrey Co Chicago for a two story brick garage at Edward and Third streets Henry 40 by 80 feet with office stock room sales room and repair floor. Work to start after old Schick building demolished and finish by March 11 1918. Also notes a local obituary of Rosanda Hexter two years and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. E. Barry & Co
John Jeffrey & Co
Chicago
Edward and
Third Streets
Flrst National Bank
Schick
Overland
Tars
A Soldier Letter From Camp Greene N C
Soldier Marcellus G Riggs writes from Camp Greene North Carolina to home about drafts passes and meals in camp. He mentions 9000 soldiers given passes to go home for dinners and a football game, hopes for a kitchen or quartermaster role, and notes money buys scarce items. He weighs 160 pounds and lists Thanksgiving foods enjoyed at camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Greene
N. C
Camp Chillicothe
Ohio
Columbus
Philadelphia
Marcellus G. Riggs
Reene
Military Ball Delights Red Cross Fundraiser Socially
The Red Cross military ball on Friday evening November 30 proved a pretty and successful affair. Ladies in colonial dress impressed guests while Dors Halbleib Judson Ong Charles Perdew and Frank Hartley provided free music. A 23 member Lacoh home guards drill opened the program before Lt Jones and Mrs Clifford Haws led the grand march. The evening offered dances including quadrilles and waltzes with refreshments served throughout. receipts totaled a substantial amount for the worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dors Halbleib
Judson Ong
Charles Perdew
Frank Hartley
Lacoh ‘Home Guards
Jones
Clifford Haws
Bluebird Special The Bugler of Algiers at Henry Opera House
Bluebird photoplay The Bugler of Algiers starring Rupert Julian Kingsley Benedict and Zoe Rae will be shown at the Henry opera house Monday. The production blends patriotic zeal with a tale of love and devotion presented with vigor and force to engage loyal audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Henry Opera House
Rupert Julian
Kingsley Benedict
Little Zoe Rae
Mrs Moore of Vancouver Visits Relatives Here
Mrs. Fred Moore of Vancouver Washington niece of Mrs Mary Riser of this city arrived for a visit with relatives and friends. She is a cousin of Mrs Thomas Gorman of Portland who is well known here. Mrs Moore visited at the Gorman home the day before leaving for Illinois. She will meet her husband in Chicago on return and they will go to California for the winter. Oaks ea. Mrs George Nicholson has been quite ill and under the doctor's care but is now convalescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moore
Vancouver
Wash
Mary Riser
Thomas Gorman
Portland
Ore
Moore
Gorman
Illinois
Chicago
California
Oaks Ea
George Nicholson
Henry Women Register 611 In City War Effort
The Henry women completed registration with 611 names and 56.20 in fees plus 4.45 in contributions. Forty-nine paid no fees and four refused to register. The report highlights voluntary support for the Council of National Defense and outlines fee use toward card printing and related work. A 7:30 Friday meeting at the Commercial club rooms will review the report and plan further service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Cromwell
Illinois
Council of National Defense
Woman's Council of National Defense
State Council of National Defense
Board of Control and Registration Committee
Woman's Committee
Commercial Club
Board of Control
Commercial Club Rooms
Jessie Hunter
Secrpetary
Eulogy for Henry Amid Broad City Remembrance
A reflective obituary tribute lauds Henry for decades of community ties and restraint from urban lure. It praises his influence in fostering local business among friends and thrifty farmers, sustaining a sense of shared humanity and brotherhood through personal example.
Remembered Leader Promoted Growth and Community Ties
A tribute to a respected businessman and civic leader who stayed by the city to build up trade and residence. He supported the church, school, and chautauqua, served in official roles with fidelity, and cared deeply for his aging parents and late son. His lasting legacy lives in the hearts of many as a trusted friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Union Thanksgiving Service Heard At Christian Church
Congregations of all churches united for a Thanksgiving service last Thursday in the Christian church. Rev. Rea W. Martin read the scripture and offered two prayers. Rev. C. E. Tilton preached a notable sermon on Psalm 103. He extolled gratitude for prosperity, home, work, religion, and service, ending with "America" sung by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea W. Martin
Presbyterian Church
E. Tilton
M. E. Church
New World
Doling
Vaim
Methodist Episcopal Church Week Services Summary
Week of December 9 services include Sunday school at 9 and worship at 11, Epworth league at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30. Wednesday prayer service at 6 30 with teachers training and choir rehearsal after. Morning sermon titled A Balanced Ration and evening message A Good Wish vs the World. Epworth league to hear Wesley Deal report on elder boys conference at Jacksonville. All are welcome. Bring food report cards. Glenn E Tilton sunnister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra Methodist
Rabbethschool
Epworth League
Elder Boys’ Conference
Wesley Deal
Jacksonville
Glenn E. Tilton
Episcopal
St. John’s Church
Rev. Saunders
Putnam M. FB
Lake Bluff
Methodist Parsonage
Bible Church Service and Thanksgiving Pageant
Christian Church announces Lord's day schedule with Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Alva Richey of Areka. Endeavor service at 6:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving entertainment by Bible school youths on December 2 featured a pageant titled Bible Work Among Early Americans and raised funds for home missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Alva Richey
Areka
Bible School
Winter Mass Times Change at St Josephs Church
St Josephs Church announces new winter mass hours with Sunday masses at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Weekday mass remains at the same time. Rev Brennan, pastor, notes schedule adjustments for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
J. Brennan
Mi Ru
St. Mary's Church
Father Andrew Schauer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canal Commission
Lowden
Myerg
W. L. Sackett
Illinois Waterways
LaSaHe Basin
Henry Locks
River Front
Copperas Creek
LaSalle
Dunnedea
Lockport
Starved Rock
Hennepin Canal
Rock Island
St. Lawrence River
Seaboard
Branden Road
Des Plaines River
Illinois Valley
Great Peakes
Gulf
North
Seo
le Rosanda Hexter
Ansel Hexter
Lacon
Eorta
Leago
Charles Motter
Red Cross News. Ui
Hunt
Baker
Daniels
Mabel L. Steimle
George M. Brown
Liae
Eugene H. Hutchins
Samuel Parker
Naind
America
Clark Ball
Mrs
George Moore
Harold Ball
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!